Mechanical Contracts Manager

H&J Martin Ltd (part of the Lagan Specialist Contracting Group) is now recruiting a Mechanical Contracts Manager.

Company: H&J Martin Limited

Job Type: Full Time, Permanent

Location: Northern Ireland – Belfast/ Cookstown

Our Business

H&J Martin Limited are a Fit Out and Asset Management company operating throughout the UK and Ireland. As part of the Lagan Specialist Contracting Group our mission is to provide Construction, Fit Out and Asset Management solutions in an environment where people feel safe, secure and valued.

Role Overview

As Mechanical Contracts Manager, you will be responsible for the management of an internal Mechanical Projects Delivery Team across a variety of Framework Contracts. Ensuring the safe and efficient delivery of self-delivery mechanical projects within H&J Martin values and guidelines, while adding value and development to our business. You will be based in Northern Ireland and report to the Head of Projects.

What you'll do

The following reflect the main tasks associated with your position and are not intended to be exclusive or exhaustive:

• · Working closely with the Department Manager to manage the delivery of a variety of mechanical project works simultaneously, ensuring adequate labour resourcing and materials sourcing to deliver to scope, cost and quality requirements.

  · Liaise with and meet suppliers regularly to develop relationships adding value and promote HJM quality standards.

  · Prepare Risk Assessments and Method Statements for works ensuring Health and Safety standards are met and comply with current legislation.

  · Liaise with Quantity surveyors to review and challenge project budgets and forecasts to ensure margins are being achieved for mechanical self-delivery works.

  · Manage internal labour teams promoting service excellence, best practice and continuous improvement initiatives and deal effectively with poor performance.

  · Monitoring and management of defects and snags with aim of ‘zero defects’ on all works.

  · Report to the Department Manager on labour status, effectively manage labour planning to service all frameworks and lead recruitment for operatives as and when required.

  · Manage materials sourcing, procurement, ordering and delivery to stores/ site for works.

  · Manage a Delivery Team implementing effective planning, problem-solving and work delegation.

  · Ensure CAFM and document management systems are kept up to date.

  · Develop a mechanical self-delivery minor works team capable of delivering profitable high-quality projects.

What you’ll bring

Essential Criteria:

· Demonstratable experience managing Self Delivery Mechanical works for MTC Framework Contracts Minor Works projects, including within live buildings.

· Strong knowledge of Mechanical Engineering legislation and compliance, including but not limited to heating, domestic hot water, water safety legionella control, gas and oil installations.

· Demonstratable experience of delivering works within Public Sector Estates.

· Experience of effectively managing supply chain and internal labour.

· Have a strong technical knowledge of Mechanical Installation practices that can be used to analyse programmes, alleviate risks and identify potential cost saving measures

· Excellent interpersonal skills, comfortable interfacing with senior managers and external clients

· Strong working knowledge of HSEQ legislation for the construction industry.

· Excellent IT skills across Microsoft Office Packages.

· Hold a full valid driving licence.

Desirable Criteria

· Hold a Mechanical qualification (NVQ or degree level)

· Hold a trade qualification in Plumbing and Heating.

· Demonstratable experience of delivering works within Healthcare sector.

· A full member of a Mechanical professional body.

· Working knowledge and experience of Computer Aided Facilities Management (CAFM) systems

Key Competencies

• Leadership – A communicator displaying a clear vision of project and team leadership
• Teamwork – The ability to develop good working relationships with colleagues and suppliers
• Decision Making and Problem Solving – Must demonstrate the ability for risk identification, resolve problems and make accurate business decisions.
• Technical Ability – Can demonstrate extensive knowledge of Mechanical works delivery and how this integrates into the Projects Department.
• Planning – Must possess extensive experience in planning works tasks, procurement of materials and delivery of projects to meet deadlines.
• Flexibility and Initiative – Must demonstrate a positive, flexible and self-motivated attitude towards the organisation and the achievement of objectives.
• Accountability – Taking overall responsibility for all aspects of delivery the applicant must display the drive and determination to deliver operations safely, complete work efficiently and on time.
• Financial Awareness – Interpret financial information and understand how well the department and the area in which they work is performing
• Adaptability – Maintain efficiency within a changing environment
• Resilience – Perform under pressure or deadline

How we'll reward you

Of course, we ensure that our benefits package is competitive and allows you to enjoy your downtime. As well as a competitive salary we’ll provide a wide selection of lifestyle offers, development and learning programmes, services and support designed to help you manage and balance your work/life priorities.

Our benefits include:

· Excellent Annual Leave allowance with the ability to purchase additional days leave each year

· Occupational Sick Pay

• Car Allowance
• Private health care
• Paid subscription to relevant professional body/institution
• Life assurance
• Employer pension contribution

· Health Cash Plan with money off dental, optical, chiropody, physiotherapy to name just a few…

• Access to hundreds of deals and discounts for major retailers, restaurants and service providers.
• Cycle to work scheme

• Additional day’s leave each year to support your choice of Volunteering activity
• On site Gym and Wellness Hub at our headquarters in Belfast open 7 days a week

• Discounted Gym membership

As an organisation that has been awarded Platinum status, the highest accolade to be awarded by Investors in People, we are continuing to invest in our people development and this role is no exception!

Your Application

At Lagan Specialist Contracting Group, we want everyone to feel welcome. That’s why we want you to know that we'll work with you to make the application process as smooth as possible. So please just let us know if you need any adjustments or support – we'll do whatever we can to help. Please be advised that H&J Martin will seek an Access NI Disclosure for this position, which will be used in the decision-making process.

We wish you every success in your application.

The closing date for completed applications is Thursday 24th April 2025 at 12noon.

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